There are a couple things that I have learned while being in the land of Oz. Some of them mundane, some, not so much...
Here are five that stand out in my mind the most!
Wallabies are scary.
I know, what on earth could be scary about a miniature, fuzzy kangaroo that looks like it just needs a cuddle?
In the darkness, a wallaby sounds like an ominous jackhammer thundering towards you at full steam. There is nothing scarier than an unidentified, rapid thumpthumpthuthuthuthump in the distance that comes closer. And closer. And closer. And then comes past you unseen.
Apparently "unadulterated fear" sounds like fuzzy little feet hammering down a gully. I now believe their pouches are not for babies, but for storing human flesh. Fun fact.
The fucks that I give have drastically decreased.
It seems that the Australian attitude of "take no shit" is quite infectious.
I have found that I have less of a hard time standing my ground or speaking up when I have an issue with something. It is actually very refreshing.
Don't like me? Well, good on ya! I'm not your biggest fan, either!
Yelling and I don't appreciate it? You will be very, very aware of how I feel momentarily!
All of my fucks are currently delegated.
When shit is about to hit the fan, side-step.
There is a Christopher Titus joke that goes something like "Screwed up people have been through some stuff, they have seen some shit. So when they see the shit about to hit the fan... they step to the side of the fan."
Accurate.
There are stereotypes about Aussies been tough, rough and tumble badasses. This reputation exists for a reason.
They are.
So when you see an Australian NOPE the hell out in the other direction, you would do well to velcro yourself to their buttcheeks and follow their cue. Things are about to get dicey.
Chicken pie > pot pie
I had heard of these pies. It seemed like someone was always having a pie.
As an American, I know of pot pies, which appeared very similar to Australian meat pies in appearance and construction.
But I am here to say: Fuck our pies.
Even the most mediocre pie over here is better than our best.
The flaky crust. The succulent fillings. The sauces. The gravies.
God... I am getting so fat.
Shoe checks are a constant thing.
No matter where you put your shoes, you should always shake them out. This concept was pretty foreign to me as, at home, I would only shake them if I had left them outside.
At one point, I went to lackadaisically throw my shoes (that were next to the bed) on my feet and was met with a tight grip on my arm. I turned my head to look at 
And a redback fell out of it that he promptly murdered to spidery hell.
Also, shake your clothes.
So. Many. Spiders.
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